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Thread: Carbon or Alu for Wife?
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11-20-2010, 01:59 PM #31
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Thanks for all the advice everyone. There is a Ruby Elite Apex on order with expected deliver in December
Originally Posted by GLC1968
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11-20-2010, 02:26 PM #32
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Alison - mama of 2 (8yo and 6yo)
2009 Independent Fabrication steel Crown Jewel SE
1995 trek 800 steel MTV
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11-20-2010, 02:41 PM #33
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A couple of the women in our Tuesday evening ride group have purchased those this summer, and they seemed to love them! I HAD the Specialized Sequoia. I say HAD, because upon getting fit for a custom-made bike I'm going to have built, our LBS owner noticed a crack in the frame
Thankfully, it was under warranty, and he and Specialized took good care of me with a 2011 upgrade - same frame, basically - but this one is the 'Sectuer'. About 500 miles on it so far, and it's nice! Definitely quicker on the downhills!
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11-20-2010, 03:22 PM #34
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Steel is a nice option as well
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11-20-2010, 05:30 PM #35
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Originally Posted by purdyd
Make sure she's got the right kit to wear for whatever your December weather brings!
Have fun!Each day is a gift, that's why it is called the present.
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11-20-2010, 07:35 PM #36
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Why cant' she decide what "kit " to wear or what bike to buy? Originally Posted by malkin
I haven't been frequenting TE lately and this is partially why.2008 Trek FX 7.2/Terry Cite X
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11-21-2010, 05:50 AM #37
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Well, I am no shrinking violet, but before I started riding, my DH surprised me by switching out some things on his old mountain bike so I could ride it, and buying me some basic shorts, a jersey, a pair of tights, and one long sleeved piece. He knew I was *thinking* about starting to ride, but frankly, I never would have done this myself. I was very surprised. Of course right away, I knew that my jerseys shouldn't have elastic at the hem or at the waist (can you believe that ten years ago jerseys had elastic in the waist?).
I am sure his wife had input into this decision. Just because someone does something for you doesn't mean you are a dependent, down trodden person who has no mind of her own.
Once in awhile DH will buy me cycling gear if he sees something on sale, on- line. While I've had to tell him what brands and styles are best for me, after a few misses, I appreciate it. I do the same for him.2015 Trek Silque SSL
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11-21-2010, 06:29 AM #38
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I was just thinking she'd probably need a jacket if they live in the northern hemisphere or sunscreen if they live in the south...didn't mean to suggest that that a Y chromosome was needed for it...oh nevermind....
Each day is a gift, that's why it is called the present.
